Rookie first-round draft picks Brandon Weeden and Trent Richardson have received most of the hype during Browns training camp in Berea.

Monday, a pair of fourth-round selections from each of the last two years made some big strides.

Rookie linebacker James-Michael Johnson, pick No. 120 overall from Nevada in 2012, had two interceptions in the session, including a pick on fourth down during a two-minute drill toward the end of practice.

"I was just doing my job," Johnson said. "I was just watching the quarterback's eyes, and I think the ball got tipped. It just bounced right to me.

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"I feel like I have a good sense of space, so I feel like that's one of my stronger points."

Coach Pat Shurmur said he was impressed with Johnson's performance in goal-line drills, in which Johnson helped keep the running backs out of the end zone when he was on the field.

"The linebackers are a crew much like the (offensive) line and (defensive) line," Shurmur said, "where you might say coming out of or before you put the pads on that there's all these guys that are kind of bunched up. I think the pads then tend to separate the linebackers in what we think. And he's had a couple good days."

One of the Browns' fourth-round picks in 2011, tight end Jordan Cameron, was buried on the depth chart last year. What a difference a year makes for Cameron, as he has taken advantage of Evan Moore's absence and is making a case for the backup job behind starter Benjamin Watson.

The second-year player from USC had several nice catches throughout the day, including a touchdown catch from Colt McCoy in goal-line drills. Shurmur said Cameron's growth has come simply from getting reps at the position.

"I don't mean to sound cliche, but you have to practice it and play that to improve it," Shurmur said. "He was a guy that didn't play a lot of football in college but showed us the skill and ability to be a good receiver."

Cameron said he learned a lot last year about the position from his veteran teammates and is translating it to his on-field progression.

"All those guys have been real helpful," Cameron said. "They've been doing it for a while, so they know what they're doing. It's been good to be in the room with them, and I kind of want to pattern off their habits because they know what they're doing."

Cameron had six receptions for 33 yards as a rookie. Five of those catches came in the final three games of the season.

Moving up the ladder

Even though he has been a Brown for less than three weeks, Josh Gordon is flying up the depth chart. On Monday, he was practicing with Weeden and the first-team offense.

Gordon and Mohammed Massaquoi were the outside receivers all morning, with Greg Little in the slot. Gordon had a few drops, but made plenty of good catches as well, including a pass in which he tipped it to himself in 7-on-7s.

"He's got a long way to go in terms of learning (the offense) and playing receiver at this level," Shurmur said. "He's made great progress to this point, but he's got a long way to go.

"He's eager and he's smart -- he's really very football smart, and I think that shows."

Play of the day

Monday featured some good catches from several receivers, but cornerback Joe Haden might have had the most memorable play.

At the end of the two-minute drill, the first-team field-goal unit lined up for a 38-yard attempt. Haden came around the corner and smothered Phil Dawson's kick, and he received a big reaction from the fans.

However, he was ruled offsides, and Dawson made the ensuing kick from 33 yards out.

No practice Tuesday

Tuesday, the Browns will be off for the first time since they opened training camp. Shurmur expects his players to use the day properly before they return to the field on Wednesday.

"It's an off day, not a vacation day," he said. "Although by rule we can't structure anything other than treatments if (our players) are injured. I would anticipate that they're going to take care of their bodies, and use it in a way where they'll prepare themselves for practice, of course, on Wednesday.

"Typically, you see a lot of guys around the building on off days like I saw last year. I would anticipate that there will be some guys that come in and watch extra film. And there will be guys that try to get off their feet and do the treatment and the things you need to with your body physically to get ready to practice."

The Browns will return to practice on Wednesday from 2 to 4:30 p.m., once again in full pads.